Mike's Daily Comment

Disincentives to Work

 Somebody has to pay for everything that governments deliver, but their free lunch promises keep attracting support from voters. So which one of us will shoulder the burden?

babydebt

This Is Costing Us Far More Than Tariffs

falling loonie

Canada has put on $16.6 billion in tariffs on Canadians who purchase an array of US goods. But that costs us far less than the fall of the loonie versus the US dollar. 

What To Do With Returning ISIS Fighters

isiscanada

It’s a complex issue that continues to haunt Canada – what to do with dual citizens who willingly chose to join ISIS. A group that uses rape, murder, beheadings, sodomy and torture in its war against the Western values. Begins at the 48:46 mark.

Revisiting The Grossest Shocking Stat in History

peepool

“hey, it’s a hot day. Let’s go for a swim.”…maybe not after you hear this week’s shocking stat. Warning: don’t be eating when you hear it. Starts at the 34:21 mark.

The More Things Change….

tommydouglas

They said it decades ago about Canada but with battles over equalization and US money interfering with Canadian politics –  the observations of two Canadian heavyweights are more pertinent than ever. Quote of the week starts at the 17:00 minute mark.

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